Well good Day family, last night was a great class. we elected to just take our time with the class and make an in-depth study of it. I'm really looking forward to John's study here. I think this is quite different than anything I know of him doing in the past. This is going to be fantastic for us to really dig in and grasp a the whole heart of God. This is going to drive us to completely understand a Holy Fear of God. I think this study will bring more of a strength to us and an intimacy with the Father like none of us has ever encountered. I guess I need to tell ya what it is. Lol! This is the bible study by John Bevere "The Awe of God". Just grasp that name alone doesn't that alone just pull you in?
If you open up and just read the How to understand how to read and study this book section in the front you will be completely enthralled. I know this isn't entirely right but I wanna give full credit to John here. This is a direct copy and past from this simple only section of the book. please take time to read.
HOW TO JOURNEY THROUGH THIS BOOK
Dear Reader, This isn’t just any message; it’s a life message that, if believed and acted on, will transform you forever. I am confident in this because these truths have changed my life and countless others’. Whenever I’m asked for advice— whether it’s about marriage, family, or ministry—my immediate go-to is what’s contained in this book. Due to its importance, a lot of time and contemplative prayers have gone into how to present it. Considering the ebb and flow of our lives today—the demands of our schedules and the rapid pace at which we move—I felt the need to adapt and present the truths in bite-sized chunks so that you will be able to deeply ponder these small bits. At first glance you may think this is a devotional, but I assure you it’s not. Let me explain. A devotional often has different topics for each day that don’t necessarily build into a concise and systematic message. Even though this book may look like a devotional, each day builds on the previous day’s chapter to form what is typically found in a full nonfiction book. The advantage of this is that you can decide how to read it. It certainly can be read in a day or two, if that is your preference; however, I strongly recommend you read it in either a six-week period (a chapter a day) or a three-week period (a chapter in the morning and another in the evening). At the conclusion of each chapter, you will find five tools to help deepen the benefit of its content—we’ll call this section “Making it Personal,” and it contains the 5 Ps: x How to Journey Through This Book 1. Passage: I will include a passage from Scripture that is crucial to that day’s message found in the body of the text, or one that was not brought up in the main body of that chapter but adds strength to what was presented. I highly recommend memorizing these passages. 2. Point: This is a main thought contained within the chapter to drive home its importance. Seeing it again will strengthen its effectiveness and give you a quick reference when coming back and reviewing the chapter. 3. Ponder: This is crucial. The psalmist states, “I will meditate on Your precepts, and contemplate Your ways” (Psalm 119:15 nkjv). We meditate by rolling over in our minds how the Word of God applies to us in our present state. In doing so we are told our ways will be prosperous and we will have good success (see Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1, and 1 Timothy 4:15). 4. Prayer: There will also be a prayer that reflects the teaching of the chapter. It’s so important that God hears our voice and that we give Him the permission to change us according to His Word. 5. Profession: We are told that death and life are in the power of what we say (see Proverbs 18:21). In speaking what He declares over us, our spirit, soul, and body come into alignment with His will for us, which is the proven way to experience life to the fullest. Again, I encourage you to take your time going through this book so the truths from God’s Word penetrate your heart and mind. Spending the coming weeks dwelling on these truths daily will help them to sink in and take root in your life. This is more than mere information; it is the path to growing closer to our God. I also recommend that you read the chapters and go through each of the 5 Ps in “Making It Personal” with a journal alongside you. Put your thoughts and prayers into the journal each day so that when you return to it later you can refer to what the Holy Spirit revealed to your mind. A few more recommendations: First, with your smartphone or watch, time how long it takes you to read a chapter, go through “Making It Personal,” and journal. Don’t rush; it’s not a race. The reason for the timer xi How to Journey Through This Book is so that after several chapters you will be able to wisely plan for the future chapters based on your average time. Second, try to develop a habit, and don’t allow anything to interfere with your set time each day. It’s my prayer and hope that what God has done in me over the past forty years He will do with you as you go through this book. Third, a message always brings the greatest benefit when I teach it or go through it with a group of friends. Choose some close friends and work through this together. After you complete the chapter on your own, with just you and the Holy Spirit, get together with your friends to share what He showed you. Do this on a regular basis. If you’d like a group format, we’ve also developed an Awe of God Bible study with video curriculum and study guide that you and your friends can go through together on a weekly basis.1 It offers even more tools to discuss the Word of God. Scripture says, “Then those who feared the Lord spoke with each other, and the Lord listened to what they said. In his presence, a scroll of remembrance was written to record the names of those who feared him and always thought about the honor of his name” (Malachi 3:16). Finally, we have 42 short videos that highlight the core truths from each chapter. To access them, go to Appendix A and scan the QR code. There you’ll also find information on video curriculum for small group study and other bonus content. I pray you grow more intimate with God as you journey through Awe of God. It’s important to read the introduction rather than skipping to chapter 1, as it opens our hearts to what we will be discussing. And when you’ve finished the book, I’d love to hear from you how your faith and life have been impacted through a holy fear of God. Sincerely, John Bevere P.S. Just a reminder to not skip the introduction. It is my prayer that it will ignite a fire in you to cultivate a holy awe and dive headfirst into this message.
The Awe of God: The Astounding Way a Healthy Fear of God Transforms Your Life © 2023 John P. Bevere
John I pray you can find forgive my method of talking about your book here. I just wanna share with family and friends and encourage them as you have me to read this book and to get to know God more intimately. God bless you brother you have been such a blessing in all your teachings.
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